Summit County News

Akron Police identify person of interest, recover vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

Akron police have identified a person of interest and recovered the vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 38-year-old man last month.…

State News

Man fatally shot while sitting inside vehicle Monday morning

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday while sitting inside a vehicle on Ray Street, according to the Akron Police Department. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Ray…

September 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Pedestrian killed in early-morning crash; speed, impairment suspected

A 35-year-old man was killed early Saturday after being struck by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood, according to police. Akron…

September 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Two 15-year-old boys injured in Akron shooting after crowd gathers to watch fight

Two 15-year-old boys were injured in a shooting Thursday evening after a large group of juveniles gathered to watch a fight, according to the Akron Police Department. Officers…

September 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

63-year-old man killed in early morning shooting at Akron gas station

A 63-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning at an Akron gas station, according to police. Akron police officers responded at approximately 6:33 a.m. Aug. 30 to the…

August 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing Stark County teen without medication; police say condition could become life-threatening

Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating Cameron Kiser, a 17-year-old who has been missing since Thursday, July 31, after the vehicle he was driving was found…

August 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man dies after Stow house fire; cause under investigation

An adult man died after firefighters rescued him from a burning home Saturday night in Stow, authorities said. The Stow Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 10:50 p.m.…

August 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Plane slides off runway at Kent State University Airport; pilot uninjured

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a plane crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Kent State University Airport in Summit County. According to the highway…

July 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton stabbing suspect arrested after speaking to police through Ring camera, leading pursuits in Summit Co.

Newly obtained Canton police records provide additional details about the violent stabbing that investigators say preceded a series of police pursuits and an officer-involved…

July 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Attempted murder suspect from Canton arrested after Summit County pursuit, crashes

A Canton man wanted in connection with an attempted murder was taken into custody Tuesday night after authorities say he led law enforcement on multiple pursuits across Summit…

July 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect in custody after police pursuit ends with crash in Stow; investigation underway

A suspect is in custody after a police pursuit in Summit County ended Tuesday when the fleeing vehicle crashed at the intersection of Saybrook Drive and Bunker Lane in a suburban…

July 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

15-year-old shot to death after friend was attacked by dog in Akron

A 15-year-old boy died after a shooting Tuesday evening in Akron that also left a dog wounded, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. Authorities said the…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Four missing Akron juveniles found safe; police say no abduction occurred

Four juveniles reported missing in Akron have been found safe, and investigators say they were not kidnapped or abducted, despite speculation that circulated on social media…

June 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County 18-year-old charged with murder in Cuyahoga Falls shooting

An 18-year-old Canton man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting Friday afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls, according to police. The shooting was reported around 2:15…

June 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Juveniles arrested after shots fired near local school,police say

Two juveniles were arrested and firearms were recovered following a shots-fired incident near Lane Field that left a teenage girl injured, according to police. Officers responded…

June 11, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Best of the Best: Area athletes set for OHSAA Track and Field State Championships

Athletes from 42 local schools and programs will compete this week at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Track and Field Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium…

June 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron Police investigating fatal morning shooting on Kenmore Boulevard

Akron police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in the 800 block of Kenmore Boulevard. Police said officers responded around 10:01 a.m. May 27…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Local woman among 8 indicted in Ohio Medicaid fraud, theft crackdown

Eight people have been indicted in Ohio in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud and theft schemes that prosecutors say cost the government health-care program and vulnerable…

May 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man killed, woman wounded in Akron shooting

A 40-year-old man was killed and a 36-year-old woman was injured in a shooting Thursday night in Akron, police said. Officers responded around 7:19 p.m. to the intersection of…

May 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Two dead after plane crashes into Akron home

Two people were killed Thursday after a plane crashed into a house in Akron, according to the Akron Police Department. The crash happened around 3:45 p.m. near Canterbury Circle,…

May 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller